Walter Peak Cycling

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm

Cycle along the Back Road through spectacular high country

At Walter Peak High Country Farm we offer both guided and non-guided cycling options.

Walter Peak Guided Cycling (available 1 Nov 2010)

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship to Walter Peak and then join our small group guided cycling tour. On arrival you will be met by an experienced guide and then driven by van to Mavora Lakes where your cycling adventure begins.

Cycle along a quiet country road through beautiful tussock high country and enjoy stunning views of the Von River, surrounding mountains and snow covered Mount Earnslaw at the head of Lake Wakatipu.  Cyclists are accompanied by a van with cycle trailer enabling them to cycle as little or as much as they choose. 

Along the way visit Pretty Hut and Old Nic (traditional musterers’ huts) and learn about the neighbouring high country sheep and cattle stations.  On arrival back at Walter Peak visit the Colonel’s Homestead before boarding the TSS Earnslaw for the return cruise back to Queenstown.

		Group size limited to 9 per guide
		Picnic lunch, hot drinks and afternoon tea included
		3 - 4 hours leisurely cycling (15-35 kms depending on fitness)
		Quiet back country road through mostly gently rolling terrain
		Moderate fitness required
		Suitable for children 10 years and over

We supply:

- Good quality mountain bikes and safety helmets
- Picnic lunch, afternoon tea and hot drinks 

What to bring: 

Day pack, drink/snacks, walking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, suncream/sunglasses/sunhat, insect repellent and camera 
 

Walter Peak Independent Cycling (available 1 Oct 2010)

With this non-guided cycling option, cyclists cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw and then explore the very scenic Back Road by themselves using their own bicycles (or independently hire). 

We provide a small map and a food/beverage voucher that can be redeemed either on board the TSS Earnslaw or at the Colonel’s Homestead, Walter Peak. 

Upon completion of their ride independent cyclists return to Queenstown by TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship.

		Quiet back country road through mostly gently rolling terrain
		Suitable for experienced cyclists only
		Moderate fitness recommended
		TSS Earnslaw return cruise departure times from Walter Peak

Please note:  Mountain bikes can easily be hired in Queenstown.  With this option cyclists need to be fully self sufficient with food/drink etc and well equipped in terms of gear and clothing as the cycling route along the Back Road is remote and there are no shops or other services.  Safety helmets must be worn on the road and cyclists must not enter adjoining privately owned farmland.  There is no accommodation on this western side of Lake Wakatipu, so it is important cyclists ensure they make their return cruise back to Queenstown. 

We supply:

- Small map
- Snack voucher that can be redeemed on board either the TSS Earnslaw or at the Colonel’s Homestead, Walter Peak for one drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drink, house wine or tap beer) and your choice of one food item (scone, muffin, slice of cake, pikelets or a small packet of chips/peanuts).

What to bring:

Mountain bike, safety helmet, bike repair kit, day pack, lunch, drink/snacks, walking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, suncream/sunglasses/sunhat, insect repellent and camera.